CVE-2006-6778
CVE-2006-6778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Timberwolf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Timberwolf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shownews.php in TimberWolf 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nid parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6778?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shownews.php in TimberWolf 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nid parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6778?
- CVE-2006-6778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6778 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6778?
- CVE-2006-6778 affects Timberwolf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6778?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-6778 published?
- CVE-2006-6778 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23494
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2062
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455262/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21733
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5162
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:timberwolf:timberwolf:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*